An Artist Talk with Lauren Boilini
Wed, May 06
|San Juan Islands Museum of Art
Seattle painter Lauren Boilini steps into the Nichols Gallery to talk about her work, her process, and the ideas behind Celestial Navigation. Free and open to all — no ticket required.
Time & Location
May 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
San Juan Islands Museum of Art, 540 Spring St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA
About the Event
Join us for an evening with Lauren Boilini, the Seattle-based painter whose vibrant large-scale oils fill the Nichols Gallery. Surrounded by the work itself, Lauren will speak about Celestial Navigation — the ideas driving the exhibition, the making of specific pieces, and her journey as an artist.
Hear directly from Lauren about the concept of excess and pattern that runs through her work, the layered narratives she builds into each painting, and the studio practice behind canvases that seem to move. This is a rare opportunity to stand inside the exhibition and listen to the creative mind behind it.
Celestial Navigation is Boilini's first solo museum exhibition and features large-scale oil paintings on linen filled with swirling congregations of birds, insects, and other forms. The show is on view through June 1, 2026.
Free admission. No ticket or RSVP required. Open to all — members and the general public welcome.
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